Can I Tell Ya Somethin?

<p>A random, surprising and sometimes spooky podcast about how/why things started. If you've ever wondered why high heels, tampons, glasses and sunscreen were invented, we've got you covered. If you want to know where the use of 420 and "dont drink the koolaid" came from, listen up. And if you are just interested in random origins stories of things like LSD, Alcatraz, and Valentines day, we are here for you!</p>

The United States of Glasgow (The Lavender Scare and The Blarney Stone)

In this episode Maggie tells the girls about when homosexuals were fired from government during the Lavender Scare. and Lexi tells them the history of the Blarney Stone.

04-18
31:27

Death By Skirt Fire (Crinoline Skirts and The Bidet)

In this episode Lexi tells the ladies about crinoline skirts and Maggie tells them the history of the Bidet.

04-11
29:47

We Work Off More Calories In That Boob (Exercise Tiger and Barbie)

In this episode Maggie tells the girls about the practice of D-Day called Exercise Tiger and the Lexi tells them about the founder of Barbie.

04-04
24:33

Extrapolate Immediately (Order of the Pugs and Why the United States doesn't use the metric system)

In this episode Lexi tells the ladies about the Free Mason group, The Order of the Pug. Maggie tells the girls why the United States doesn't use the metric system.

03-28
16:39

F*ck Space and F*ck the Ocean (Superstitions and Going Postal)

In this episode Lexi tells us the story behind some common superstitions and Maggie tells the girls where the phrase "going postal" comes from.

03-21
32:18

The Year Doesn't Matter (Saint Patricks Day and Cocaine Bear)

In this episode the Ladies discuss the origin of Saint Patricks Day and the cocaine bear.

03-14
38:25

Sawny Bean and His Army of Incest Babies (The Hills Have Eyes and Nudism)

In this Episode the ladies discuss the inspiration behind the film, The Hills Have eyes, as well as the history of nudism.

03-07
36:08

There's a ghost in our software, sorry about the editing (Curious George and Shirley Temple)

In this wholesome episode the ladies talk about the origins of Curious George and Shirley Temple

02-28
19:00

Go Women! (Lavinia Fisher and the first female execution in the states)

In this episode the ladies discuss the legend of the first female serial killer, Lavinia Fisher.  Maggie stays on topic and tell the ladies about the first female executed in the colonies.

02-21
31:01

What The Fuck is a Kirk? (Transplants and The Disappearance of Jean Spangler)

In this episode Maggie talks about the history of transplants and Lexi tells the ladies about the mysterious disappearance of Jean Spangler.

02-14
30:07

Hallucinogenic Tuesday? (Hellcat Maggie and Bridgewater Triangle)

In this episode the ladies discuss the real life bad bitch Hellcat Maggie and the Bridgewater Triangle.

02-07
30:40

We Had A Meeting (Malls and Code Adam and Friday the 13th)

In this episode the ladies discuss the first malls in America as well as where Code Adam came from.  In the second half Maggie talks about why Friday the 13th is considered bad luck.

01-31
32:27

Maggie and Lexi Are Good at Quickies (Colloquialisms and Candy Land)

The ladies had this week off, but didn't want to leave you empty handed.  Enjoy a sneak peak at a niblet episode, previously only available of Patreon!

01-24
07:49

A Few Facts and a Lot of Feelings (Children For Sale Photo and Umbrellas)

In this weeks episode the ladies discuss the history behind the famous photo of four children for sale and Lexi shares the origin of the umbrella.

01-17
33:05

Rogue Weens (Snowmen and School Uniforms)

In this episode the ladies discuss where snowmen came from and the origins of school uniforms.

01-10
25:52

Cafe Bustelo Or Die (Coffee and Nightmare On Elm Street)

In this episode the ladies talk about the origin of coffee and where the idea for Nightmare on Elm Street came from.

01-03
34:09

I Feel Like You Have A Toxic Relationship With Cheese (Cheese and New Years Eve)

In this episode the ladies discuss the origins of cheese and why we celebrate new years eve.

12-27
29:00

Anytime I Can Talk About A Cow Boner I'm Gunna Talk About It (Christmas and Mistletoe)

In this epidose the ladies discuss the origin of Christmas and Mistletoe while drinking LOTS of champagne.

12-20
40:36

If You're An Adult And Not a Sailor, Fuck You (Santa Claus and Krampus)

In this episode the ladies discuss the origins of Santa Claus and his devilish buddy Krampus while sipping on a hot toddy.

12-13
18:44

I'm Upset With You, Go to the Attic (Missing Children on Milk Cartons and Candy Canes)

In this episode the ladies talk about when missing children's pictures were put on milk cartons and then they take a hard left to discuss the origin of candy canes!

12-06
27:27

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